Steal the Thunder: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Steal the Thunder: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Steal the Thunder: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1287
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Rob Grice

Grade: 2

Item: 98-B1287

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Your group is sure to steal the thunder in this fast-paced thriller by Rob Grice! Extremely playable, the work opens with driving eighth notes supported by a large battery of percussion. Catapulting forward, the work eventually moves into a brief lyrical passage before regaining momentum toward a rousing conclusion!

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Series: FJH Young Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398219360

SKU: 98-B1287

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About the Composer: Rob Grice

Rob Grice has established himself as a composer whose works reach audiences across North America, Europe, and Asia. His pieces appear regularly on state and national contest lists, and he has presented his music at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, the Midwest Clinic, and the Texas Music Educators Conference. His dual expertise as both composer and educator informs every note he writes.

Grice's teaching experience spans elementary through community college levels, giving him deep insight into what students can accomplish at each stage. He earned recognition as Secondary Teacher of the Year in Enterprise, Alabama, and received the Golden Apple Award for his contributions to music education. Today he remains active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator.

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Why we love this

Grice understands Grade 2 bands completely. The opening immediately hooks students with driving eighth notes and full percussion energy, then reveals enough musical substance in the lyrical section to remind them they're making real music, not just running through exercises. It's the kind of piece that sounds impressive at contest while remaining genuinely playable.

What to expect

Electric from the first beat. The driving rhythmic pulse and active percussion create forward motion that pulls the band along, while the brief lyrical interlude offers breathing room and musical contrast. The conclusion builds back to the opening intensity with a sense of earned momentum.

Who it's for

Grade 2 bands ready to program something with real energy and a polished sound. This works equally well for groups preparing for contest, building confidence for a winter or spring concert, or simply wanting to prove that younger ensembles can tackle exciting, contemporary concert music.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the opening eighth-note figure early in rehearsals by having the section leaders conduct independently while you listen for precision and alignment across parts.
Shape the lyrical passage by asking students to sing through their lines first; this builds ownership of the melody and improves breath placement for the return to faster tempo.
Balance the large percussion battery carefully during the opening; the drums are driving the show, but horns should never disappear beneath the battery.
Mark the momentum shift back to the fast section clearly in your score so students recognize the cue for the final push.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece that shows off your band's precision and energy without requiring advanced technical facility. It pairs well alongside a contrasting ballad or folk-based arrangement and gives a concert personality that audiences remember.